ARSA Strategic Leadership Conference

The Strategic Leadership Conference (SLC) provides industry leaders from around the world an informal setting to discuss important issues facing aviation maintenance. Federal agencies, elected leaders, customer representatives and industry partners are invited to share ideas, objectives and solutions to common issues.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Join industry and aviation policy community leaders for an evening of conversation and networking. Hear from an experienced international aviation policy leader about what’s “hot” in the global regulatory market and how maintenance community stakeholders can influence organizations like the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

William R. Voss, Independent Aviation Consultant and Former Air Navigation Commissioner, ICAO

The FAA Administrator will share insight on his agency’s efforts to improve the quality of oversight and regulation. Participants will have the chance to discuss how the maintenance community can work together to ensure the industry’s growth and success.

The Honorable Michael Huerta, FAA Administrator

9:45 a.m.–10:15 a.m.

Networking Break

10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

Advocating for You

Panelists will, discuss how and why leading maintenance companies are getting engaged in the policy process, both on Capitol Hill and “back home.”

Panelists will focus on the importance of manufacturers and repair stations that are independent of type and production certificate holders. Discussion will revolve around supporting development of independent manufacturing and repair sources in the international regulatory arena and protecting intellectual property rights.

Al Givray, Partner, Davis Graham & Stubbs & General Counsel, The NORDAM GroupAlex de Gunten, Business Development Officer, HEICOMark Swearingin, Former Vice President of Technical Operations, Atlas Air Cargo, Polar Air Cargo and Southern Air (retired)Marshall Filler, Managing Director and General Counsel, ARSA (moderator)

12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

Lunch & The Airline Perspective

A Hill veteran and aviation industry insider will share insights about life insight the beltway and the importance of engagement with the government.

Delegations of SLC attendees will fan out across the nation’s capital to meet with senior executive and legislative branch officials to build the maintenance industry’s visibility, promote ARSA policy objectives and gather information about policymaker priorities.

6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Reception and Dinner

After a busy day, join senior industry colleagues for a relaxing evening of networking.

ARSA is grateful to the organizations that have stepped up to facilitate engagement for the maintenance community. You can see their logos above and should take a moment to learn more about them.

While the association is no longer accepting SLC sponsorship requests, the opportunity to support ARSA’s work never ends: Contact Vice President of Communications Brett Levanto (brett.levanto@arsa.org) to learn more.

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